The City Parks Explorer South is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Glasgow’s wonderful parks by bike. Highlights include the world-famous Commonwealth Games structure, designed and built by artist Jason Paterson, the tranquil paths in the woodlands of Linn Park, a glimpse at the Highland cattle at Pollock Park and Kelvingrove Park with its impressive gallery. The route starts and finishes at Broomielaw Pontoon.

Route Description:

From Broomielaw Pontoon the route follows the cycle path along the Clyde eastbound to Glasgow Green. Here it passes the Commonwealth Games sculpture and the Nelson Monument, before crossing the river at Polmadie Bridge to continue on its southern banks into Richmond Park. From here the route follows the City Centre to Cathkin cycle route into Kings Park. Leaving the Cathkin Route at Lainshaw Drive into Linn Park, this section of the route offers superb riding on paths through woodlands, before it continues along the White Cart Water into Pollock Park, passing Albert Park and Greenhouse Park along the way. Pollock Park is the perfect location to rest for while, with many opportunities to extend the route with more cycling around the park. After a section on cycle paths and quiet roads, Bellahouston Park provides more opportunities to explore further, from where the route heads further north past Festival Park to meet the Clyde at Pacific Quay. Heading westbound on the northern shores of the river the route then follows the cycle route to Kelvingrove Park before finishing at Broomielaw Pontoon.

Alternatives:

The route is well served with train stations that provide alternative start and end points. The loop can be extended towards the west with the Paisley Flyer, and with various routes that pass Broomielaw Pontoon and Kelvingrove Park